vegetables

Cayenne PepperChili is very hot and pungent! It is a pure pungent - with lots of heat and little flavor. Be cautious, as chili is very intense.As a member of the nightshade family...

CarrotCooked carrots are sweet, contain lots of fiber, easy to digest, enhance the digestive fire, good for cleansing the digestive system, the liver and the blood. They are ideal for...

Cabbage (raw)The cabbage family is one group of vegetables best avoided by Vata. If eaten by Vata, it is wisest to cook it, oil it and spice it well, rather than eat it...

BroccoliPropertiesTaste: Sweet, bitter, pungentNatural Attributes: light, dryTissue impact (Vipak): ReducingThermal impact (Virya): CoolingDosha impact: Increases Vata, decreases Kapha...

BeetrootBeets are sweet and warming. In small amounts they are particularly therapeutic for excess liver conditions. Eaten in excess, however, they will aggravate fire. PropertiesTaste:...

BasilWhether dealing with a chronic lung condition or acute cold symptoms, basil can help cut through mucus and relieve congestion. It contains cinnamic acid which helps you breathe...

AvocadoAvocado's heavy, oily, and cool qualities lubricate the intestines and moisten dry lungs. Eating this nourishing food helps soothe the joints, moisturize dry hair, skin and nails,...

AsparagusAsparagus purifies your blood by sending toxins out through your urinary tract, and it has the capacity to eliminate water through the kidneys. Too much asparagus may irritate...